PT 109
“Most men would have given up...But not the crew of PT 109”
Synopsis
Dramatization of President John F. Kennedy's war time experiences during which he captained a PT boat, took it to battle and had it sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He and the survivors had to make their way to an island, find food and shelter and signal the Navy for rescue.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-30
Top Cast
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Cliff Robertson
Lt. John F, Kennedy
Ty Hardin
Ensign Leonard J. Thom
James Gregory
Commander C.R. Ritchie
Robert Culp
Ensign George 'Barney' Ross
Grant Williams
Lt. Alvin Cluster
Lew Gallo
Yeoman Rogers
Errol John
Benjamin Kevu
Michael Pate
Lt. Reginald Evans
Robert Blake
Charles 'Bucky' Harris
Biff Elliot
Edgar E. Mauer
Norman Fell
Edmund Drewitch
James McCallion
Pat McMahon
Joseph Gallison
Harold Mamey
William Douglas
Gerald Zinser
Sam Gilman
Raymond Starkey
Clyde Howdy
Leon Drawdy
Buzz Martin
Maurice Kowal
Sam Reese
Andrew Kirksey
Release History & Theatrical Window
Boston, Massachusetts
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leslie H. Martinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard L. Breen
- Original Score
- David Buttolph, William Lava
- Original Title
- PT 109
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Solomon Islands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leslie H. Martinson
Richard L. Breen, Robert J. Donovan, Howard Sheehan, Vincent X. Flaherty
David Buttolph, William Lava
Robert Surtees
Folmar Blangsted
Bryan Foy
Department Leadership Roster
Richard L. Breen
Screenplay
Leslie H. Martinson
Director
Folmar Blangsted
Editor
Bryan Foy
Producer
Robert Surtees
Director of Photography
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
William Lava
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About PT 109
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is PT 109 about?
Dramatization of President John F. Kennedy's war time experiences during which he captained a PT boat, took it to battle and had it sunk by a Japanese destroyer. He and the survivors had to make their way to an island, find food and shelter and signal the Navy for rescue.
Who directed PT 109?
PT 109 was directed by Leslie H. Martinson.
Who stars in PT 109?
The principal cast of PT 109 includes Cliff Robertson, Ty Hardin, James Gregory, Robert Culp, Grant Williams.
When was PT 109 released and how long is it?
PT 109 was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for PT 109?
The original motion picture soundtrack for PT 109 was composed by David Buttolph, William Lava.
Is PT 109 based on a book or true story?
PT 109 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert J. Donovan".